SRI LANKA - INSECTS [ THE MANTIS ]

Mantodea or mantises is an order of insects that contains approximately 2,200 species in nine families^[1] worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. Most of the species are in the family Mantidae. 

Contents  [hide] 1 Etymology 2 Systematics 3 Anatomy and morphology 4 Evolution 5 Behaviour 5.1 Diet and predatory behaviour 5.2 Defense and camouflage 6 Reproduction and life history 7 Pest control uses 8 Conservation status 9 Introduced species 10 Historical & pop culture references 11 Mythology 12 See also 13 Sources 14 References 15 External links

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